01 / Contracting Agency Profile
National Institute of Standards and Technology Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 1341
National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal contracting agency within COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
National Institute of Standards and Technology contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, National Institute of Standards and Technology accounts for 7.0% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 1 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
National Institute of Standards and Technology contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$367.23M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $367.23M | 2,325 | 916 | +32.0% |
| FY 2025 | $278.18M | 2,258 | 888 | −27.2% |
| FY 2024 | $382.00M | 2,411 | 943 | −4.7% |
| FY 2023 | $400.92M | 2,385 | 942 | +80.8% |
| FY 2022 | $221.79M | 2,424 | 925 | −46.0% |
| FY 2021 | $411.06M | 2,321 | 956 | +33.2% |
| FY 2020 | $308.65M | 2,947 | 1,131 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through National Institute of Standards and Technology?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most National Institute of Standards and Technology contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $470.09M | 1,108 | 69 | 19.8% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $270.02M | 2,390 | 693 | 11.4% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $237.64M | 1,886 | 161 | 10.0% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $217.96M | 205 | 2 | 9.2% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $138.93M | 439 | 51 | 5.9% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $91.07M | 1,494 | 90 | 3.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $75.33M | 562 | 60 | 3.2% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $72.82M | 354 | 40 | 3.1% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $56.72M | 167 | 25 | 2.4% |
| 238220 | PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | $54.79M | 253 | 32 | 2.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Institute of Standards and Technology buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z1JZ | MAINTENANCE OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $476.10M | 1,631 | 210 | 20.1% |
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $253.55M | 3,039 | 867 | 10.7% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $235.18M | 2,226 | 293 | 9.9% |
| AJ12 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $215.64M | 526 | 38 | 9.1% |
| Y1EZ | CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS | $174.88M | 496 | 53 | 7.4% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $97.27M | 509 | 96 | 4.1% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $83.52M | 730 | 118 | 3.5% |
| 5961 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE | $82.48M | 385 | 205 | 3.5% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $74.52M | 167 | 34 | 3.1% |
| C219 | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER | $49.15M | 350 | 40 | 2.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Institute of Standards and Technology obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $240.41M | 227 | 10.1% | NAICS 541720 · PSC AJ12 |
| HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO | $86.67M | 142 | 3.7% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z1JZ |
| WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE | $67.54M | 34 | 2.8% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z1JZ |
| OLGOONIK ENTERPRISES, LLC | $52.98M | 139 | 2.2% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z1JZ |
| HITT CONTRACTING, INC. | $51.83M | 1 | 2.2% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1EZ |
| PROMETHEUS COMPUTING, LLC | $43.84M | 457 | 1.9% | NAICS 541519 · PSC R408 |
| FEI COMPANY | $40.24M | 70 | 1.7% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| STRATIVIA LLC | $37.37M | 698 | 1.6% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R425 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $37.00M | 9 | 1.6% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R408 |
| G2, INC. | $34.11M | 106 | 1.4% | NAICS 541519 · PSC AJ12 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Institute of Standards and Technology award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 73.9%
Small-business share 12.6%
Set-aside share 50.6%
Average action value $138.8K
Largest recorded action $66.75M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Institute of Standards and Technology award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1333ND26PNB680543 | NANOSCIENCE INSTRUMENTS INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $166.9K | 334516 | 6640 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
| 1333ND26PNB640635 | KRATOS ANALYTICAL INC | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 811210 | R425 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
| 1333ND26PNB190670 | MISSION CONTRACTING INC | Sep 29, 2026 | $886.2K | 561790 | J041 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
| 1333ND26FNB100172 | STELLAR INNOVATIONS & SOLUTIONS INC. | Sep 29, 2026 | $71.1K | 541512 | 7E20 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
| 1333ND26PNB680668 | SCIA SYSTEMS GMBH | Sep 29, 2026 | $15.7K | 334516 | 6640 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
| 1333ND26PNB680667 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS AMERICA, INC. | Sep 29, 2026 | $77.9K | 334516 | 6640 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether National Institute of Standards and Technology represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$2.37B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 17,071 contract actions and an average action value of $138.8K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 1 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 73.9% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 236220 and PSC Z1JZ. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.